Topics in History: History through Film
Topics is a course at Southport High School taught by Kevin Sanders that analyzes major events from United States and world history through Hollywood films that attempt to portray those events. Students investigate historical documents and other sources to determine if a film is historically accurate.
The goal is for students to develop deeper understandings of the historical discipline while generating questions about the way the world is around them, along with watching classical films that have graced American and international screens.
Student: Quinn Carmody Film Reviewed:
Gangs of New York
Al Capone, Pablo Escobar and John Gotti are all Famous gang lords that ruled vast swathes of the United States, but what about some of the smaller gang lords who may be stuck to certain areas like New York? Gangs of New York starts off with a young Amsterdam Vallon and his father Priest Vallon getting ready for a war against Bill “The Butcher” for control of Five Points. The battle climaxes, and we find that Vallon has died to Bill. They send Amsterdam off to a boarding school; he later gets out and returns to Five Points to enact his revenge. From there Amsterdam brings his childhood friend and a few others in order to try and take down Bill.
we can also see it just about everywhere with the rich setting the poor against themselves in the form of Bill and his anti-immigrant policies so one could view Bill as not the villain but actually the Schermerhorns and their constant greed.
There are also things like Auteur Theory, which analyzes a film’s elements for what the director meant beyond the literal. A good instance of this would be during the closeup on Bill in the first fight for Five Points when Amsterdam was young. It was a closeup on his eye that shows an eagle with a shield typical of what you would find on a dollar bill. While not immediately obvious it showcases Bill’s American-centric view on the world; this builds him as a natural villain to our immigrant protagonists. Later on when Bill dies, and the immigrants win control of Five Points back from the “natives,” Bill closes his eyes, and we get that same closeup of the eye closing which is a representation of a closing on American-centric views in New York.
Formalist Theory on the other hand is looking at the technical elements of a film to try and discern meaning from them; the technical elements include things like camera angles and lighting. A very common shot in this theory would be the use of shadows on the face to either showcase mysteriousness or a dour attitude. There are many shots similar to this within Gangs of New York.
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While the plot is nothing extraordinary the reasons behind it could be that serious watchers can use film theory (or theories) in order to examine the deeper meaning into why a movie was made a certain way or why certain things happen. For instance, Marxist Theory is a way of making and analyzing a film based on the differences in class representations. We can see this especially when we focus on the Schermerhorns during the big fight between Amsterdam and Bill near the end of the movie. The Schermerhorns are relaxed and don’t expect really any fighting to show up on their doorstep. This is due to them constantly separating themselves and almost being the mastermind behind why these people are still in the poorer area of Five Points. While we can see Marxist Theory during that particular segment
Film Theories are not exclusive though; you can mix them to create something else. Take Marxist Theory and the rich gang’s usage of money in order to set the poor against each other in hopes that they may climb up the latter as well. We can see this with Bill dressing as a richer fellow than those he surrounds himself with, but he is never truly accepted by the Schermerhorns. You can also use Auteur Theory to virtually produce the same depiction from that scene and even expand upon what you have already learned from Marxist Theory. All in all Gangs of New York allows for a great depth to be explored within its many meanings and could all be interpreted differently based on its different viewers. This optional complexity really makes the movie worthwhile to watch and also to look into as it has a variety of messages hidden within.
Leaving audiences ‘all shook up’
Tim Mack’s passion for Elvis Presley shines when he performs his repertoire as a professional tribute artist
By Sherri Coner
When Tim Mack takes the stage, audiences often wonder if Elvis truly left the building.
Perfecting the King of Rock and Roll’s velvety croon paid off five years ago when Mack, 19, became a professional Elvis Presley Tribute Artist.
Seeing the movie ‘Grease’ at age seven made her only son a lifelong Elvis fan, said Mack’s mother, Stephanie Deel-McMannis of Greenwood.
“Tim has watched every single Elvis movie,” Deel-McMannis said. “He also learned everything he could about Elvis’ music and about his life.”
A fan from a young age
Elementary school classmates were confused by Mack’s interest in Presley, especially since the majority of them had never heard of the musical great with the crooked grin.
Teasing and taunting only worsened as this 2022 graduate of Franklin Community High School got older. Mack took the peer nastiness in stride.
While most teens and young adults strive to be clones of their peers, Mack was never
that kind of guy.
“Tim has always been true to himself,” his mother said.
Some audience members are also surprised that such a young man is so devoted to Presley, who died at age 42 in 1977.
Mack explains there’s no mystery. He simply loves Presley.
When this slightly built natural blonde leaves the dressing room, his hair is jet black and he is wearing replicas of Presley’s famous attire, freshly pressed by his grandmother, Trish Bearden of Greenwood. His rhinestone covered one-piece jumpsuits with bell bottom pants and large Presley-inspired rings adorning most of his fingers glitter under the lights.
Joy in the performance
He takes that part in stride, too,
Though a significant anxiety disorder has affected most of his life, Mack was initially as baffled as his family was, that he could actually perform at all in front of crowds.
“Elvis was truly a gift. He was an amazing performer but an even better person.”
— Tim Mack
“Even though I have these anxiety problems, for some reason I never get one ounce of stage fright,” he said. “I feel the calmest when I’m on stage, actually.”
Along with practicing on his own, Mack mentions the mentorship of an older friend who also performs as Presley.
Two years ago, Mack performed for a crowd of 7,000 people during Elvis Week at Graceland, Presley’s mansion in Memphis, Tenn.
“It was absolutely breathtaking,” he said of the experience.
ley’s death and includes music and a candlelight service.
After funeral services attended by 80,000 heartbroken fans and fellow musicians, Presley was laid to rest in the Meditation Garden at Graceland, where his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, his stillborn twin brother, Jessie, his daughter and her son, Benjamin, are also buried.
Traveling to gigs with his mom and sometimes with his grandmother too, Mack has performed in Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and Mississippi, just to name a few Presley-loving destinations.
Locally, Mack’s girlfriend, Mae Miller of Beech Grove is always near the stage.
“I think it’s amazing that Tim does this,” she said. “I’m glad I’m here to experience it with him.”
Mack always looks beyond the glitz of Presley.
“His music brought people of all races together,” Mack said of the best-selling solo music artist of all time, with more than 500 million records sold worldwide.
When Mack merges the croon with Presley’s signature hip swivel style, crowds explode with joy.
Traveling to Presley-loving destinations
Elvis Week takes place each year during the mid-August commemoration of Pres-
“Elvis was truly a gift,” Mack said. “He was an amazing performer but an even better person.”
For booking information, find Mack on Facebook.
Greenwood’s Tim Mack has performed as an Elvis Presley Tribute Artist for five years. (Photos by Sherri Coner)
LAMPING CLEANERS
supports local sports and teams!
(Left) Senior Jeremiah Alexander lead a balanced scoring attack for Beech Grove. (Photo by David Defro Dixon) | (Center) Beech Grove's Cam Brown cuts down the net after the team won its regional championship. | (Right)
Beech Grove celebrates its 2023 regional basketball victory. (Submitted photos) Brown
Lutheran down 3 higher ranked teams en route to state final
By Mark Ambrogi
The Lutheran High School basketball team has answered every challenge en route to the Class A state championship game.
The Saints (19-7), ranked No. 8 in Class A, will face Southwood (15-12) at 10:30 a.m. March 25 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Saints, who beat three teams ranked higher in the postseason, rallied from a double-digit second half deficit before topping No. 4 Loogootee 67-66 March 18 in the semistate opener at Washington High School. Lutheran then topped Rock Creek Academy 55-47 in the semistate final.
Previously, Lutheran topped No. 5 Greenwood Christian 61-57 in the sectional championship game and No. 1 Bloomfield 43-40 in the regional championship at Martinsville.
“Greenwood Christian was a great team to have to play,” Lutheran coach Remus Woods said. “Loogootee was very talented. Playing them near home was really tough. Bloomfield was a great team, too, and Peter Combs was a great athlete. It was another Southern advantage. They brought the entire town of Bloomfield. That made them really tough.”
Lutheran has captured 10 consecutive victories since a 48-41 overtime loss at Class 4A Perry Meridian. The Saints have mostly a mix of seniors and sophomores, starting two sophomore guards.
“So you have to keep a level of trust with each other and play together,” Woods said.
This is Lutheran’s second appearance in the state basketball finals, finishing runner-up in 2008. Woods said the regular season schedule also helped make his team battle tested before the postseason. Woods said his team playing Lawrence North in the Marion County Tournament helped. Lawrence North defeated Lutheran 65-63 in the opening round.
“We already had Chatard and Greenwood Christian on the schedule and a couple other really good teams on our schedule,” Woods said. “We just figured if we play a harder
schedule during the year, it will have us ready for the postseason. I've been telling them here lately that I don't care about the record, I want them to learn how to play championship basketball.”
The Saints have a balanced scoring attack. Sophomore guard LJ Ward leads the team with 13.1 points per game, followed by senior guard Durray Smith with a 12.2 scoring average. Sophomore Cayden Loescher averages 8.8 points
“One of my favorite teams was Pike in the early 2000s who had great balance,” Woods said. “When you have the scoring spread out, it’s hard for teams to prepare for you.”
Lutheran got a boost when Smith, a Plainfield transfer, became eligible in January.
“He's enjoying the role 100 percent, a great kid,” Woods said of Smith. “He listens, he’s coachable. When he came over he was really distraught about not playing for a full year, but he battled through it.”
The Saints boast good size with 6-foot-6 sophomore RaiShaun McHaney. Lutheran also has a pair of 6-5 seniors with brothers Kameron and Kaiden Patterson. Each averages 4.8 rebounds per game. Kameron averages 7.5 points and Kaiden 6.5 points.
“We’re big, fast and strong,” Woods said. “It helps to have a really good football team. Seven of my players play football and basketball.”
Senior guard Nathan Lehner is Southwood’s leading scorer with 15.6 scoring average, followed by senior forward Cole Winer at 14 points per game.
Southwood, which has won eight games in a row, entered the postseason with a 10-12 record.
“It looks like they like to run, which is good for us because we like to run,” Woods said. “They put a lot of pressure on (Class A No. 2 ) Fountain Central and (No. 10) Marquette Catholic, so we’re just going to prepare for the pressure. It will be two teams trying to press each other.”
Lutheran coach Remus Woods cuts down the net after the Saints won the semistate. (Photo courtesy of Lutheran athletics)
Lutheran basketball team celebrates with trophy after winning semistate.
(Photo courtesy of Lutheran athletics)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BEECH GROVE
Soup-er Veterans Appreciation Event • All veterans and their families are invited. Meet other veterans in the community, receive a thank-you gift and enjoy a bowl of soup, sandwiches and more. | When: March 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Where: Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter.com
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny • Join for breakfast, Easter egg hunt, prizes and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. $5 per person. Registration required. | When: April 8, 9 a.m. | Where:Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: hornetparkcommunitycenter.com
Egg Hunt for Riley’s • Beech Grove High School Human Social Services class presents this event which also includes games, crafts and the Easter Bunny Cost: $6/person. | When: April 8, noon2 p.m.| Where: Beech Grove High School, 5330 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove | Info: bgcs.k12.in.us
Spring Blood Drive • The Spring Blood Drive at American Legion Post 276 includes a craft show and bake sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also be a silent auction. Each prospective blood donor will receive an entry for a $100 Kroger gift card. | When: April 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Where: 327 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: americanlegion276@gmail.com, (317) 787-5547
CENTER GROVE
Goat Milk Soap Making Class • Make your own loaf (10 bars) of goat milk soap. | When: March 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Where: BellaRose Design, 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood. | Info: bellarosedesign.com/events-1
Pet Pictures with the Easter Bunny • Bring your furry friends for a photo with the Easter Bunny. Photos are $10 each and are printed or downloaded while you wait. Proceeds go to the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership. | When: March 25, 12 - 3 p.m. | Where: Pet People, 1675 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. | Info: facebook.com/adoptarpo
GARFIELD PARK
Bonsai 101 • Join instructors from the Indianapolis Bonsai Club and dive into the basics of bonsai. This workshop will cover the basics of this unique form of art. Trees and supplies will be available for purchase. | When: March 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conserva-
tory, 2505 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org/
Normal Pop-up Market • Coffee, fancy toast, and one of a kind artworks and jewelry by Celestial Arts and Antiques. | When: March 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Where: Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis. | Info: tubefactory.org
Gnome Much Fun! • Kids will enjoy a gnome story and paint a gnome craft to take home. Registration for each child is required. $10 per child ages 4 - 10. | When: March 31, 10 - 11 a.m. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. | Info: garfieldgardensconservatory.org/
Egg Hunt • Bounce on over to the Burrello Family Center for our Egg Hunt! Children will be separated into the age groups of 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Cost: $5/child. | When: April 7, 6 - 8 p.m. | Where: Burrello Family Center, at Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive, Indianapolis. | Info: parks.indy.gov
GREENWOOD
Caring Bunny • Caring Bunny provides an exclusive, subdued and welcoming environment exclusively for children with special needs and their families. This is in Von Maur Court. Photos will be taken and will be available for purchase. Click the website link to register. | When: March 26, 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Where: Greenwood Park Mall, 1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood. | Info: simon.com/ mall
AARP Driver Safety Class • Participants will learn defensive driving strategies and a good refresher of the rules of the road by instructor, Dick Huber. Learn about new vehicle technologies and safety features. Some insurance companies offer a discount on auto insurance. Cost - $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers, cash or check payable at class. | When: March 31, Friday, noon to 4 pm. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. | Info: Register: greenwoodlibrary. us or (317) 881-1953, ext. 4
Spring Lawn Care Class • Proper planning and actions this spring will help insure a healthier lawn. Learn proper timing for fertilizing, crabgrass prevention, weeds and seeding with instructor Dick Huber. | When: April 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. | Registration suggested to insure enough handouts: greenwoodlibrary. us, 317-881-1953, ext.4
Calendar continued on page 9.
Antilogy
Southside locals are excited to have a new, locally owned upscale restaurant for brunch as well as a place to enjoy shareable plates and cocktails with friends and family into the evening. Antilogy, located in Center Grove Marketplace, recently celebrated its grand opening. “Stopped by yesterday and all I can say is FINALLY … a Southside option for delicious brunch,” according to a Facebook review. “Hand crafted lattes, unique flavor combinations, quality ingredients.”
Guests enjoy the blackened shrimp and grits, pancake board, jalapeño deviled eggs and shrimp, beef crostini, buffalo cauliflower, parmesan truffle fries and bourbon candied bacon. Pair your brunch with an espresso martini or a mimosa flight. Try their vanilla bourbon French toast, smoked Norwegian trout salad, flourless chocolate cake with espresso ganache, or a berry bourbon basil smash cocktail.
and lunch plates of
menu offers a range of
Benedict - a tender beef medallion, served on a croissant topped with arugula, hollandaise, and an over easy egg. (Photo courtesy of Antilogy)
Hours: Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,
How verbal hedges can get you out of yard work
By Curtis Honeycutt
At the dawn of every springtime, I make a list of things I want to do in my lawn and garden. This year, I hope to grow items to make salsa, increase the amount native perennials growing, add mulch, use compost, finish my brick edging project from last year and get the kids to help me. Is this list too ambitious? Should I hedge my bets here (much as I intend to prune some hedges)?
While I’ll admit my outdoor to-do list is too lofty, I can’t wait to try to make all these things happen. I love working in the yard. I would never say I “kind of” like working in the yard, because my yardwork enjoyment is unequivocal.
If I did want to play it safe, I’d employ a “verbal hedge,” which is a word or phrase used to lessen the impact of a statement.
The “hedge” in this phrase (just like “hedge your bets”) has nothing to do with shrubbery; back in 1500s England, the verb “hedge” meant to “equivocate or avoid commitment.” We find an example of this usage in Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor”: I, I, I myself sometimes, leaving the fear of God on the left hand and hiding mine honour in my necessity, am fain to shuffle, to hedge and to lurch.
While I prefer making “shrubbery” references (thank you, Monty Python), I’ll have to stick with hedges for now. After all, a bird in the hand is worth two in the hedge.
Here are some examples of verbal hedges:
“Maybe I’ll go to the lawn and garden expo this weekend.” This noncommittal “maybe” expresses uncertainty about making firm plans for the speaker’s weekend plans.
“The movie was kind of good, but I was confused by Nic Cage’s character.” Saying a phrase like “kind of” makes the speaker’s opinion of the movie less forceful. Was
the movie good or not? “Kind of” doesn’t commit either way.
“As far as I know, I had no knowledge of the plans to steal the zoo’s only walrus.” You’ll see defendants in court hedge all the time. If someone uses a phrase like “as far as I know,” this absolves them from saying, “I definitely knew about the walrus theft” or “I certainly did not know about the walrus theft.”
The next time you want to get out of helping your significant other with yard work, feel free to use verbal hedging — it could get you out of trimming the shrubbery.
Curtis Honeycutt is a syndicated humor columnist and treasurer of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He is the author of Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life. Find more at curtishoneycutt.com.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Perry Township Schools announces new superintendent
Unanimous Vote – Perry Township Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on its next leader. Dr. Patrick Spray will become the district’s superintendent effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Spray has 15 years of experience leading schools as superintendent and four additional years as assistant superintendent. Dr. Spray is currently serving as superintendent at Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. He will complete the 2022-23 school year in Johnson County, before making the move to Marion County. Dr. Spray is excited to hit the ground running in Perry Township. “Perry Township Schools has a great reputation as a premier school district and I am honored to have been selected as the next superintendent,” said Dr. Spray. “As I have told many of my kindergarten friends when I read to them, the superintendent’s job is to be the ‘helper’ so that the most important people, our teachers, can do
their jobs to teach students and help them grow as learners. I am excited to get to know the Perry team and serve this community of learners.”
Dr. Patrick Spray
Dr. Spray earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Teaching from the University of Indianapolis. He earned a Master of Arts in Elementary and Middle School Administration Principalship from Butler University. He also holds a PhD from Indiana State University in School Administration and Supervision. Dr. Spray’s educational background, professional experience and proven leadership are what led the board to its final decision. Current superintendent, Pat Mapes, will work with the district and Dr. Spray to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Mapes will retire in June. The board’s decision comes after the district conducted a nationwide, two-month long search that involved dozens of candidates.
Puzzle Time Answers SEE PAGE 7
Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE:
Synonyms: COLOSSAL, HUGE, IMMENSE, JUMBO, MASSIVE, VAST
TV Stations: WFYI, WISH, WRTV, WTHR, WTTV
Johns: DILLINGER, MELLENCAMP, ROBERTS, WOODEN
Creatures: DRAGON, UNICORN, VAMPIRE
Attractions: CENTRAL PARK, TIMES SQUARE
Snack: POPCORN
GRAMMAR GUY
HUMOR
Top ten changes since the kids have left home
By Torry Stiles
10. Ranch dressing consumption is down by 90%.
9. I don’t have to change the car radio station as often.
8. I have to phone for someone to fix the TV instead of just yelling upstairs.
7. Countertops are a lot less sticky and we have ample silverware in the drawer.
6. I have to beg the neighbor kids to come over and draw pictures on my sidewalk.
5. The dog is getting tired of my Dad jokes.
4. I have no idea about the names of the latest Power Rangers or Pokemon.
3. I haven’t heard the sound of someone rolling their eyes in months.
2. Childish threats of running away have been replaced by adult threats to come back.
“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.” — Ann Landers
1. Due to a large quantity of Axe shampoos and body wash products left behind I now own a small terrier who smells like an eighth-grader from 2007.
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you ...
In Wisconsin, you may not take a picture of a rabbit during the month of June.
Source: stupidlaws.com BELIEVE IT!
On March 16, Perry Township Schools helped surprise Perry Meridian Middle School 7th grader, Reagan, and DMKA kindergartner, Isabella. Their mother Sergeant First Class Kimberly Hinderliter-Smith just returned from a 10-month deployment. (Photo courtesy of Perry Township Schools)
Mary Joyce (Grafton) Bell
Mary Joyce (Grafton) Bell, 72, died Jan. 15, 2023. Survivors: son Bradley (Angie) Bell, daughter Diane Bell, six grandchildren. Preceded in death: husband Jeffrey, son Alan, parents Ada and Ralph Grafton, brothers Michael and Daniel Grafton. Life Celebration Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 24, St. Mark Catholic Church. O’Riley Branson assisted with arrangements.
David “Dave” W. Blythe
David “Dave” W. Blythe, 68, of Indianapolis, died Jan. 16, 2023. He born on July 8, 1954 in Indianapolis to the late Van Blythe and Betty (Brown) Blythe. Survivors: fiancé, Sue Shircliff; two sons, Greg and Joe Blythe; two granddaughters; brother, Danny Blythe; and a brother in law, David Hoover. Preceded in death: son, Jeff Blythe and a sister, Pat Hoover. Arrangements: G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
James D. Blythe
James D. Blythe, 84, Indianapolis, died March 14, 2023. Survivors: wife, Martha Blythe; daughter, Trisha Gaskin; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Blythe. Preceded in death: a son, Mike Blythe; grandson, Michael Joseph Blythe; greatgrandson, Elijah McDaniel; siblings, Daisy, Clyde and Hazel. G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home.
Desmond Dale Boller
Desmond Dale Boller, 3, died March 16, 2023. Survivors: parents Brandon Phillips and Melissa A. Reeves, sisters; Brooklyn and Aubrie. Funeral 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 1202 South Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis. Calling 2 p.m. until the hour of service. singletonmortuary.com
Jeffrey L. Brown
Jeffrey L. Brown, 65, New Whiteland, Ind., died March 15, 2023. Survivors: sisters, Debbie Patterson, Carla Phipps; a brother, Phillip Volz (Andre); nieces/nephews and great-nieces/ nephews. Preceded in death: parents, Karl L. Brown and Normalee (DeWitt) Volz. G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens of Olive Branch.
Martha Carter
Martha Carter died March 13, 2023. She was born May 9, 1936. Arrangements are being handled by GH Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home.
Anthony ”Vince” Vincent Corliss
Anthony “Vince” Vincent Corliss, 60, Indianapolis, died March 12, 2023. Born in Beech Grove to Charles (deceased) and Mary (survives). Other survivors: children, Brittany (Joe) Zimmerman and Braden (Avery); three grandchildren;
siblings, Charles, Doug, Don and Joe; extended family. Preceded in death: a grandchild, Elijah Zimmerman. Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Jeffery Wayne Frederick
Jeffery Wayne Frederick, 65, of Greenwood, died March 12, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. to Wayne Leroy and Dorotha Elaine Frederick. Survivors: wife of 42 years, Susan Skirvin Frederick. Mother Dorotha Frederick and brothers Mike and Mark Frederick. Son Jeffrey Frederick (Ashley), daughter Kate Marshall (Dwayne) and grandsons Jack Frederick, Brady Frederick, and Ausben Marshall. Preceded in death by: his father Wayne Frederick.
Elmer L. Hensley
Elmer L. Hensley, 99, Lafayette, Ind., died March 15, 2023. Survivors: a son, Larry (Beth) Hensley; one grandchild, Karen (Eben) True; three greatgrandchildren; siblings, Joy and Bill; extended family. Preceded in death: wife, Rosina “Rosi”; eight siblings. Visitation: 9:30 to 11 a.m. service, Thursday, March 23, Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Randall “Randy” Jay Hybarger
Randall “Randy” Jay Hybarger, 63, Fairland, died on March 12. Survivors: wife, Cynthia Hybarger; daughters, Jessica Klage (Dan), Jamee Hybarger, son Joshua Hybarger (Kathryn), sisters, Debra Spurlin, Donna Trumpey, and Vanessa Burdine (John), grandchildren, Owen Wade Hybarger, Elliana Grace Klage, and Grayson Moore. Services entrusted to Little & Sons Indianapolis. ‘’
Martha Jean Johnson
Martha J. Johnson, 84, Greenwood, died March 13, 2023. Survivors: children, Mark Johnson and Kay (Doug) McPherson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Edward “Eddie” Tucker, Beth Burger, Janet Hess and Karen Deering. Preceded in death: husband, Richard Johnson. Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Jeanette Kostrzewski
Jeanette Kostrzewski, formerly of Western Springs, Ill, died March 10, 2023. She is survived by Mark Sperka, Thomas Sperka, Valerie Bendel and Robert Sperka; sister-in-law, Barbara Kostrzewski; and other extended family members. O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory handled the arrangements.
Richard P. Martin
Richard P. Martin, 75, Indianapolis, died March 9, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1947, in Columbus, Ind. to the late Paul Martin and Ona Fay Martin. Arrangements have been entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
Jeannette Ellen Ondrusek
Jeannette Ellen Ondrusek, 84, Indianapolis, died March 17. Visitation: March 30, 4 to 7 p.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove. Funeral Mass: March 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Burial Calvary Cemetery.
Nancy Kay Parker
Nancy Kay Parker, 78, Indianapolis, died March 11, 2023. She was born on Sept. 21, 1944 in Indianapolis, to the late George and Stella Shelby. Survivors: husband Paul Parker, brother Bob Shelby, sons Michael Haskett and Curtis Dennison, daughter Connie Haskett, granddaughter Vanessa Dennison with fiancee Joshua Ball and great-granddaughter Mikayla Ball. Preceded in death by: daughter Vanessa Kay Dennison and sister Sharon Derby. Arrangements by G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Carole Joann (Phelps) Tanner
Carole Joann (Phelps) Tanner, 59, Greenwood, died March 9, 2023. Survivors: children, Madeline and McKeon; mother, Anna Maples; mother-inlaw, Sue; stepsiblings, Linda, Lois, John, Janice; dear friends. Preceded in death: father, Joseph Phelps; husband, Scott; stepfather, Lester Maples. Funeral services will be announced when finalized. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood.
Joann Louise Whitaker
Joann Louise Whitaker, 87, Indianapolis, died March 17. Suvivors: husband, Kenneth Whitaker; children, Rick Whitaker, Mark Whitaker, and Eric (Michele) Whitaker; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, March 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with service at 1 p.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Indianapolis.
Walter Phillip Wilson
Walter Phillip Wilson, 81, Ruskin, Fla., died March 2, 2023. Survivors: wife, Ann Wilson; children, Tiara (Tim) Holman and Wayne (Julie) Wilson; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces. Preceded in death: first wife, Sara Wilson; siblings, Grady Wilson, Margaret Skaggs and Roger Wilson. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood.
Judith Ann (Owen) Duffy Yowell
Judith Ann (Owen) Duffy Yowell, 86, Indianapolis, died March 16, 2023. Preceded in death: husband, Russell Yowell and son, Jeffrey Duffy. Suvivors: sons, Kenny Duffy and Daniel Yowell; daughters-in-law, Andrea Duffy and Tammy Yowell; grandsons, Nicholas Duffy and Matthew (Tiffany Nealy) Duffy; great-granddaughter, Aubrey Duffy; nephew, Ted (Larry Randall) Howell. Little & Sons Beech Grove.
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• Any Gravesite You Choose
• Opening & Closing
• Concrete Container
• Tent & Chairs • Purchase At Need
* Copies of The Southside Times are available each week in this church's office or lobby.
✞ CATHOLIC
*Good Shepherd Catholic Church • 2905 S. Carson Ave., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7833158. | Rev. Jeffery Moore, Sac. Minister. | Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. | Sun. Mass: 9 a.m. | Ordinariate Rite 11:00 a.m. | Completely Handicapped Accessible. | All Welcome!
Holy Name of Jesus • 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. | Ph: (317) 784-5454. | Rev. Robert Robeson. | Worship Times & Anticipation Sun.: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. | Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.
Saints Francis & Clare Catholic Church
• 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. | Ph: (317) 859-4673. | Fr. Steve Giannini. | Sat. Anticipation Mass: 5:30 p.m. | Sun.: 7, 8:45 & 11:30 a.m.
✞ CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist • 7625 McFarland Road. | Ph: (317) 888-3204. | Sun.: 10 a.m. | Sun. School: 10 a.m. | Wed.: 7 p.m. | Reading Room Hours Wed.: 5:307:00 p.m.
✞ LUTHERAN
Calvary Lutheran Church and School
• 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis | (317) 783-2000 | info@clcs.org | clcs.org | Sat: 6:30 p.m. | Sun: 8 & 10:45 a.m. | Sunday
School: 9:25 a.m. | Ladies Bible Study: Wed. 10am | Womens Bible Study: Wed. 6pm | Engaging People in Christ through Connecting, Learning, Caring and Serving.
*Concordia Lutheran Church and Preschool • 305 Howard Road, Greenwood. | (317) 881-4477. | Worship Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Mon.: 6:30 p.m. | concordia-lcms.com.
✞ NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Tallwood Chapel Community Church • 5560 S. Shelby St., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7875595. | The Gospel is a seed - come grow with us. | Worship with us Sundays 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Prayers are with you during this time. | BIBLE CHURCH, Ministry of HOLY WORD.
✞ SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Southside Seventh-Day Adventist • 4801 Shelbyville Road, Indpls. 46237| Ph: (317) 786-7002. | Services Sat.: 10:45 a.m. | Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. | southsideadventist.org.
✞ SOUTHERN BAPTIST
Calvary Baptist Church • 200 Sunset Blvd., Greenwood. | Ph: (317) 881-5743. | Sr. Pr. Dave Cook | Sun.: 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m. | Something for All Ages.
Southwood Baptist Church • 501 S. 4th Ave., Beech Grove | Ph: 317-786-2719 |
Proclaiming Christ because we care. | Pastor
John C. Jones II | Sunday worship 10:45am. | Sunday school 9:30am
✞ SPIRITUALIST
The Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis
• 3020 S. Meridian St. Ste. E & F, Indianapolis 46217. | Sun.: 6:30 p.m. | TSCOI.org.
✞ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
St. John’s United Church of Christ • 7031
S. East St., Indpls (U.S. 31, Southport Road). | Ph: (317) 881-2353. | Sunday Worship: 10:30a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30a.m.
✞ UNITED METHODIST
Edgewood United Methodist • 1820 E. Epler Ave. | Ph: (317) 784-6086. | Rev. Kevin Davis. | Sun. Worship: 9 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. | edgewoodumc-indy. org. | “The Church for The Next 100 Years.” | We are on
Rosedale Hills United Methodist • 4450
S. Keystone Ave., Indpls. | Ph: (317) 7866474 | Email: officerhumc@att.net. | Senior Pastor Amy Lee. | Sun.: 9:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. | rosedalehillsumc.com.
✞ Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church of Beech Grove
• 405 Main Street, Beech Grove, IN 46107 | (317) 786-8522 | In Person on Sundays at 10:30 or Zoom, same time: 121 813 648
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
MATTHEW 3:11
God’s wrath, punishment, purification and presence all come to us in the form of fire throughout the Bible. Mt. Sinai trembled violently as God descended on it in fire. God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with a rain of fire and brimstone. On judgement day those whose names are not found written in the book of life shall be cast into the lake of fire to be tormented day and night for ever and ever. But there are other biblical texts where God appears as fire that does not destroy. Moses saw the burning bush that was not destroyed by the fire of God’s presence. Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego all entered the fiery furnace, but within the flames they found they were protected by what appeared to be a fourth man in the furnace in the form of “the son of God.” John the Baptist
baptized with water, yet he told of a man who would come after him who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire. Fire is an instrument of God’s wrath and destruction, but it also provides us with the purifying and protective presence of God’s mercy and grace. How you see this fire depends upon what burns within your own heart. If you are living with fear and unforgiveness in your heart, then you will find God’s fire something to fear. If you fuel your heart with love and forgiveness, then God’s fire will not consume you. Instead, it will purify and sanctify your soul, and it will be the source of the light that leads you home.
Pastor Dan Bailey is the chair of the Mayor’s Faith Based Round Table for the City of Beech Grove, who believes in its mission statement to “Strengthen the Community with Christ’s Love.” He is a lifelong resident of Southside with his wife, four children and five grandchildren. He has also been a criminal investigator for the last 30-plus years for the Public Defender Agency.
Public/Legal
Legal/Public Notice
The following will be sold for charges:
1999 HONDA 1HGCG3247XA024411 $1500.00.
Monday 4/24/2023@10am, Gerber Collision & Glass, 1775 S US Hwy 31 Greenwood
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUCTION OF PROPERTY BY Nick’s Packing And Storage LLC.
Public auction of personal property including household goods, furniture, non-perishables, belonging to the following persons: Michael Sumner, Christina Tinsley, Jaylin Rhodes, Kenneth Suggs, Antonio Chillious
On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:30PM. The location for the auction is:
Mike Heimel Auction Services 59 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107
PURUSANT TO IC 32-31-4-4, IC 32-31-4-5, IC 26-1-7-210(B) (5)
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Shepherd’s Harvest to host food distribution on March 25
Food Drive - Shepherd’s Harvest, a collaboration of Good Shepherd UMC of Indianapolis, Inc. (GSUMC) and Midwest Food Bank (MFB), is offering its first drive through free food distribution for families with food insecurity in our community on March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2015 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis. Food distributions will occur every fourth Saturday each month at this time and location. Families will be asked to fill out a registration form, but there are no restrictions on who receives food. Anyone, from seniors, military, to families with children or others, who are experiencing a temporary or long-term problem of acquiring their needed food is encouraged to participate. To register or for more information, visit Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Indy or gsumcindy.org.
Temporary visitor restrictions to end at most Marion County hospitals
Influenza On the Decline – Hospitals in Marion County, lifted temporary visitor restrictions beginning March 20 and resumed standard visitor policies as influenza activity declines. Hospitals that are lifting temporary visitor restrictions include those within Community Health Network, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Indiana University Health (except for Riley Hospital for Children), Ascension St. Vincent, and Eskenazi Health. Individual hospitals may have specialty areas that limit visitors as part of their normal visitor
policy, so people should check ahead before visiting a patient at a specific facility.
Free ABCs of Diabetes SelfManagement classes to take place in April
Health Education – The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered by the Marion County Public Health Department. Topics include nutrition, exercise, taking medications, preventing complications, and community resources. Classes in April will be offered online on Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 1:30-3 p.m. Technical assistance is available. Anyone interested in the program should plan to attend all four classes. Registration and more information is available at MarionHealth.org/diabetes or by calling (317) 221-2094. The ABCs of Diabetes is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists.
Free formal wear is available to teens
Project Prom – Johnson County Public Library hosts its annual Project Prom event at JCPL’s Franklin Branch Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All teens can browse and take home donated formal wear—dresses, suits, shoes and accessories—free of charge. The event will be held in the building behind the JCPL Franklin Branch located at 401 State St. Franklin and is open to students from all over central Indiana. For more information, visit PageAfterPage.org/projectprom.
have a lot of harder to get calibers in stock including: 30-30 Win, 22-250 Rem, 243 Win, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 357 Magnum, 44 magnum, 50 Action Express, 50 Beowulf, 32 ACP, 25 ACP, 410 Shells, 20ga shells, 12ga shells. We are located near the Greenwood airport.
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DPW urges residents to report potholes
Street Maintenance - The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) wants to hear from Indy's residents about the potholes they see on their commutes. Particularly as temperatures oscillate between unseasonably warm and cold temperatures spurring the seasonal freeze-thaw cycle, Indy DPW needs location information from residents regarding where street deterioration may be accelerating. Residents are encouraged to report potholes via the Request Indy website, the RequestIndy mobile app on iPhone or Android, or by calling the Mayor's Action Center at (317) 327-4622. Indy DPW crews have filled 89,887 potholes thus resolving 5,109 service requests since Jan. 1, 2023, using 1939.13 tons of hot and coldmix asphalt. Potholes are filled as requests are reported, with the first priority being those located on main thoroughfares which handle more traffic. DPW has received 6,632 pothole requests in 2023.
GPL launches Maker in Residence program
Art - Greenwood Public Library (GPL) announced that in
April 2023 it will welcome its first Studio Maker in ResidenceDianna Porter! Porter is an award-winning fine artist, illustrator, and teacher who lives in Greenwood. The Studio is GPL’s makerspace which opened in 2019. The space houses a variety of community equipment, such as a Glowforge and Cricut, as well as a variety of art and STEAM kits for in-house use. The Studio is all about encouraging making and creativity, and launching a Maker in Residence program fits perfectly with this goal. Dianna Porter will be available in The Studio at various times throughout the month where visitors can stop by and watch her work. She’ll also teach some classes during her residency. Porter’s residency engagements includes: opening reception on April 3 to welcome her into the space, light refreshments, activities, and a short Q&A; Open hours on April 6 and April 20 where community members can stop by to watch her work on illustrations for an upcoming kids picture book, ask questions, and explore the different mediums she likes to create with; Kids watercolor class (10-15 yrs old) on April 15 with open hours afterwards; Teen/Adult watercolor class (16+) on April 22 with open hours afterwards; Closing reception on April 29 to thank her for her time, light refreshments, exploring what she created over the month. For more details, visit greenwoodlibrary.us/makerinresidence.
